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When Is It Time to Replace Running Shoes? (A Personal Account)
When is it time to replace running shoes? Sometimes I can be slow to internalize things. I might need to learn a lesson a few times before it gets through my skull and into my decision-making process. Pair that quality with a frugal mindset and a hesitation to spend money on myself, and you have…
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Thoughts on Overstated Enthusiasm in Language: Are Exclamation Points Unprofessional?
I have a problem. It seems to be a problem, anyway. Too much enthusiasm. I ask myself, “Are exclamation points unprofessional?” It seems a lot of sources think they are. What do you think? I am naturally enthusiastic, particularly in terms of interacting with others—in person, in writing, and even on the phone. When left…
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Unpacking a Piece of the Most Important Commandment (If You Don’t MIND)
What is the most important commandment of Jesus Christ? In our Lord’s own words, when answering a Pharisee trying to entrap Him, was: “And He said to him, “‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’” – Matthew 22:37 Many Christians can…
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Summer 2018 Adventure Highlights
Join me in a recounting of our summer 2018 highlights! Some quick background to start. I make no secret of the fact that summer is my favorite season. No, not because it is my name. It tops the list for me (and my husband Mike) because it is the short window of reliably warm weather…
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Scripture Memory: Exciting Update & Encouragement
Hello dear reader! Recently I posted a blog/vlog discussing the importance to the Christian of memorizing Scripture. I won’t rehash the points here. You can watch the video if you want. I did, however, want to share an exciting update. At the time of that post, I mentioned that I had found a resource that…
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Remembering Toonces the Cat: Her Life As Told by Mom
Today marks the sad occasion when we chose to have our cat, Toonces, put down, due to failing health and complications from old age. Toonces was our cat for 16.3 years. She lived a good, long, pampered life. My aim here is to highlight her journey. Toonces was the fulfillment of a promise I made…
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13 Obvious Facts, About Which There Can Be No Dispute
Here are 13 obvious facts, about which there can be no dispute! With tongue in cheek, here we go. The correct way to hang a roll of toilet paper is with the paper facing out. Everybody knows this. When telling a story, if you find yourself without a suitable ending, just say, “So … yeah.”…
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What does the Bible say about introverts?
What does the Bible say about introverts? Much is written about how introverts like to be alone and recharge through alone time. This is true. The highly under-reported (and I think, much less known) traits of an introvert include a slowness to speak due to different brain processing than quick-thinking, fast-talking extroverts. Also included is…
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On Memorizing Scripture (My first ever vlog!)
I’ve always had a tricky relationship with memorizing Scripture. Have you? On one hand, I know it is a good idea. I’ve been immensely benefitted by the verses I have memorized. On the other hand, it is hard to do. I have often lacked the discipline, or perhaps also the right tactics for doing it.…
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Why I Blog
Why do I blog? I’ve been blogging for over 10 years. For nine or so of them, my posts were few and far between. I often had ideas I wanted to write about, but I found it very difficult to develop the discipline and make time to sit down and write. I’ve been trying to…
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Mythbusters: The Self-Made Man (or Woman) – Examining the Claim & A More Humble Perspective
It is sometimes said of or by successful people that they are a “self-made man” (Or woman.) This, to me, seems to indicate that those who report them as such are of the belief that they achieved their mountaintop status all by themselves. That they alone are responsible for their outstanding accomplishments. I personally think…
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Productivity Tips From a Recovering Perfectionist: Reminders About Productivity
Let’s look at some productivity tips I’ve learned the hard way as a recovering perfectionist. I tend to be too hard on myself when I think I haven’t gotten enough done on a particular day. Can you relate? Especially on a day off. I have grand visions of checking things off a long, aggressive to-do…
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Why is the Christian Walk Like Running? (Encouragement to Runners and Christians)
Why is the Christian walk like running? This is meant to be an encouragement to runners and Christians! The New Testament’s analogy of running to the Christian walk has become more poignant as I have reignited my love for running in the last year. As I wrote in a recent post, I am all fired…
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On (Almost) Reaching a Long-Held Running Goal
If you’re the type of person that would set a running goal, this story is for you. It’s about how I set an aggressive running goal, and *almost* made it. If you like to run, but don’t consider yourself a “serious runner” (whatever that means) or haven’t achieved your running goals, I hope this story…
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Happy 4th of July, I Guess (A Brief Account of My Waning Patriotism)
A month before Independence Day, store shelves, as usual, began to don red, white and blue USA flag-printed everything: kitchenware for BBQs, patriotic shirts, garden flags, you name it. Seeing these types of items used to get me amped for the upcoming Fourth of July and all its festivities. I hesitate to report that I…
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On Facebook Messenger’s Read Receipt Feature
Let’s talk about Facebook messenger read receipt. If you use Facebook Messenger, you’re likely familiar with the “handy” little feature that shows the sender of a message when the recipient has read it. On a web browser or the mobile app, it shows the recipient’s profile picture on the lower right when they have read…
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Why I Love the Bible (and Keep Loving it More All the Time)
As a Christian who is committed to growing in my relationship with God through Christ, I’ve been reading the Bible for many years. While I haven’t always been as consistent as I would prefer, I always come back to it after an absence, whether a day or a few months. This post outlines why I…
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What is the Ligonier Conference? A Summary of What I Learned
If you’re interested in apologetics and have wondered what is the Ligonier Conference, this is my experience as a first-timer. Over the weekend, my husband Mike and I were privileged to attend Ligonier Ministries‘ West Coast “Defending the Faith” apologetics conference in Redmond, WA. It was the first conference of that type we had ever…
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Facebook Addiction: A Pushback Experiment
Here’s a little tale about an experiment to push back on what I’ll call a “Facebook addiction.” If you think you may have a Facebook addiction, give this a read and let me know your thoughts! I will be the first to admit that I spend too much time on Facebook. It sucks me in,…
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Pros vs. Cons of Christianity
Watch this content instead: Why Be A Christian? | Pros vs Cons of Christianity – YouTube What are the pros vs cons of Christianity? I’ve been a Christian since I was seven years old, and I can see undeniably how that has changed me and shaped me as I’ve grown, both physically and spiritually. I’ve…